Why is my dog shaking her head and has a drooping ear? Is it serious?

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My dog (Nova Scotia Duck Toller) has a drooping ear and shaking her head (not in excess but enough to notice something is bothering her) but not pawing at it very often. She has no residue/drainage/smell/redness or any abnormal traits aside from the droop and shake. Just started yesterday and I’m with her 24/7 so I’m not missing any details so far. Her behavior and appetite are all as normal as ever. Am I overreacting or could something be troubling her? Pet's info: Dog | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 35 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, it sounds like something is bothering her. Dogs have very long ear canals so what you can see just by holding up the ear flap and looking down there is not even 10% of the ear. It is best to take her to the vet so they can look down into the ear with an otoscope to see if there is something down there.

Why is my dog shaking her head and has a drooping ear? Is it serious?

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